About DCLT

OUR MISSION

Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) is a community land trust that builds strong communities by developing, managing, and advocating for permanently affordable housing. DCLT offers residents with low and moderate incomes a stable foundation for achieving economic security in Durham, NC.

DCLT’s goal is to avoid displacement for vulnerable individuals and families who want to live in a neighborhood with bus service near jobs, schools, parks, services, and public facilities downtown.

OUR VALUES

To us, there are no issues greater than affordable and workforce housing.

We believe in Community

  • The majority of our board of directors are neighbors, homeowners, and residents.
  • We develop and manage homes for sale and for rent because our neighbors demand both.
  • We prioritize relocating our current residents when needing to rehab their homes, and selling to our residents whenever possible.

We believe in Equity

  • We build strong partnerships with the city of Durham and other nonprofits to develop special needs rental housing that can provide safe and affordable homes to individuals living with disabilities.
  • We also build affordable houses for veterans and seniors.

We believe in Sustainability

  • We renovate properties in partnership with residents and local, regional, and national organizations to create tangible improvements for the community.
  • We construct energy-efficient homes to reduce tenants’ utility bills dramatically.

Our Staff

DCLT manages projects with a stable, experienced, and purposeful staff. Dedicated and energetic board members guide DCLT’s strategic vision.

The staff of DCLT is a group of people deeply committed to the organization's mission.

Jose Gradiz

Jose Gradiz

Bilingual Maintenance Technician
Dereck Moore

Dereck Moore

Maintenance Technician

Careers and Bids

View our current career and bid opportunities below.
Click apply online to read the full job description and requirements before applying.

Job Opportunity: Senior Property Manager at DCLT   

Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) is seeking a dedicated Senior Property Manager for a full-time position under the supervision of the Director of Housing Operations. The SPM will be responsible…

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Our Board

What’s unique about the community land trust is that it is controlled by and accountable to a board of directors comprised of 1/3 land trust residents (R), 1/3 community representatives (C), and 1/3 public representatives (P).

  • Buddy Amis (Treasurer)
  • Tony Ginyard (President)
  • Jennifer Carroll
  • Charlie Ebel
  • Rochelle Araujo (Vice President)
  • Antoine Freeman
  • Monica Edwards
  • Theresa Turner
  • Oscar Hall
  • Donna Myers (Secretary)
  • Laura Friederich